Futurfonic presents

‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain’ Single Launch

Played live by Danny Widdicombe and the Wand’rin’ Stars

The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba, Brisbane

Tues 29th April

Showtime 7:30pm

There are three reasons for this night of celebration. First and foremost, it’s Willie Nelson’s birthday. Secondly, this night is a celebration of Danny Widdicombe releasing his version of the song Willie Nelson made famous - ‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain’. Thirdly, Willie’s version of the song, and Danny himself turn 50 this year.

‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain’ was the cornerstone piece from Willie Nelson’s concept album ‘Red Headed Stranger’. Originally composed by Fred Rose, Willie’s version of the song went on to become a number one hit around the world in 1975. On a snowy London Christmas night later that same year, Danny Widdicombe was born into the world.

Danny is a Brsbane based musician who has dedicated his life to making music of varying genres, with a wide variety of people, over a very long period of time. His latest collaboration is with his new band The Wand’rin’ Stars made up of Michel Rose (pedal steel), Luke ‘Fiddleboy’ Moller (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Brendan St. Ledger (piano), Gus Fewick (bass), and Doug Gallagher (drums). The Wand’rin’ Stars and Danny got together at Alchemix Studio in Sth Brisbane in early 2025 to record some new original songs as a live performance. Included as an encore in the set was a version of the tune written by Fred Rose, ‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain’. Although not composed by Willie Nelson, the song is generally thought of as belonging to him, and Danny’s new version is a nod to the great Willie Nelson who is about to turn 92 on 29th April.

2025 also marks 30 years of Danny living with leukaemia and all its complications - he’s more machine than man these days after the assault of decades of treatment. Loving music more and more every year, Danny is excited to bring his version of ‘Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain’ into the world at the community minded venue The Cave Inn - the perfect place to celebrate a life in music.

Tickets are through Humanitix.